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Noxious and Dangerous Substances (Control) Act (Cap. 40:09).

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Dominica, 6 pp.
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of noxious and dangerous substances, for the licensing and storage of such substances and for purposes connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Hazardous substances Transport/storage Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Basic legislation Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act introduces the requirement of a licence for the having in possession or storage of noxious or dangerous substances (as defined). The Act also requires the Minister to appoint a Noxious and Dangerous Substances Inspector who shall issue licences and shall regulate and control the acquisition, purchase, sale, dealing in, use and storage of noxious or dangerous substances in accordance with this Act and Regulations made thereunder so as to minimize the danger of accidental damage or injury to the public or to any persons handling, storing or using such substances. Substances shall not be stored in any place where they are likely to endanger life or property.

Full text
English
Website
www.dominica.gov.dm